New Orleans Saints OT Zach Strief agreed to an undisclosed five-year deal to return to the team, and it's believed that the deal is worth up to $20.5 million, including $8.5 million in guarantees and a $5.5 million signing bonus.

Ralph Cindrich, agent for free-agent OT Zach Strief (Saints), said he has been talking with the New Orleans Saints about a contract for Strief and that talks appear to be moving forward. Nothing between the two sides has been finalized at this point.

ESPN.com analyst Mike Triplett speculates New Orleans Saints RT Zach Strief may depart via free agency. Triplett said Strief was excellent this past season and was the Saints' most consistent lineman from start to finish. He also believes Strief could start at right tackle for just about any team in the league.